This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to continue the existing Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which was originally established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The program is to be carried out in the same manner as it currently operates, ensuring its ongoing support for the food system. A key provision of this legislation is the expansion of eligible activities for program funding. Beginning on the date of enactment, recipients of assistance may now specifically utilize funds for activities involving meat and poultry products , enhancing the resilience and affordability of these critical components within the food supply chain.
This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to continue the existing Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which was originally established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The program is to be carried out in the same manner as it currently operates, ensuring its ongoing support for the food system. A key provision of this legislation is the expansion of eligible activities for program funding. Beginning on the date of enactment, recipients of assistance may now specifically utilize funds for activities involving meat and poultry products , enhancing the resilience and affordability of these critical components within the food supply chain.